Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records SLC(J) 358
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Red Buddha
by Stomu Yamash'ta · 1971
18 pressings7 countriesExperimentalElectronicClassical
Red Buddha was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Red Buddha
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Japan
November 5, 1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records 4L(J)-2
- Format
- LP, Quadraphonic
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- King Records 4L(J)-2
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- King Records 4L-2
- Format
- LP, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | London Records SLC(J) 358First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | King Records 4L(J)-2First yearLP, Stereo, Quadraphonic | LP, Stereo, Quadraphonic |
| 1971 | Japan | King Records 4L-2First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Japan | London Records 4L(J)-2First yearLP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | France | Barclay 920 376LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | France | Barclay 920 376LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK & Europe | Barclay 920 376LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Barclay 920 376LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1973 | US | Vanguard VSD 79343LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Vanguard VSQ 40035LP, Quadraphonic | LP, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | US | Vanguard VSD 40035LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Vanguard VSD 79343 / Vanguard VSD · 79343LP | LP |
| 1973 | US | Vanguard VSD 79343LP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Germany | Barclay BLP 16.063LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | London Records GP-1048LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Egg 900 569LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Vanguard VSD-79343LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- ARed Buddha15:19
- BAs Expanding As15:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Red Buddha are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Red Buddha are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1978.
When was Red Buddha first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Japan. One of them is London Records SLC(J) 358.
How do I tell if my copy of Red Buddha is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLC(J) 358, 4L(J)-2, 4L-2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Red Buddha on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
